Sweet Potato Waffles With Orange Butter Recipe

Start your day with a burst of sunshine! These fluffy sweet potato waffles, inspired by Southern Living, are topped with a vibrant orange butter for a truly unforgettable breakfast. A perfect blend of sweet and zesty, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to be a weekend favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 389.2 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Waffles With Orange Butter

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How to Make Sweet Potato Waffles With Orange Butter

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Set aside the dry ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, 1 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potato, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons honey.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  7. Heat a lightly oiled waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron for each waffle.
  8. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per waffle.
  9. Serve immediately with orange butter and a drizzle of honey.
  10. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
  11. **Orange Butter:** In a medium bowl, cream together ¼ cup (½ stick) softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons orange zest, and 2 tablespoons orange juice using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  12. Yield: 8 waffles and ½ cup orange butter

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

61g

Carbs

14g